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KA03 RUM

2017 Mercedes-benz B-class

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,880 mi
Last recorded127,880 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class35,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 RUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 127,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2026 68,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 120,643 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 58,429 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 114,203 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 48,069 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 107,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 107,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 38,726 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 36,798 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 33,769 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 96,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 96,961 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 27,031 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 87,958 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 20,522 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 82,436 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 82,436 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,679 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 65,020 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,362 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 41,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 41,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Advise alignment check

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has uneven wear on the inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,893 miles

Emissions to clean to read

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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KA03 RUM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 35,198 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KA03 RUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KA03 RUM registered?

KA03 RUM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 March 2017.

Is KA03 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA03 RUM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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